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Natura &Co: Consistent adjusted EBITDA margin improvement alongside strengthened balance sheet in Q3

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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SÃO PAULO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3)  continued to improve its profit margins in the third quarter, while deleveraging its balance sheet thanks to the proceeds of the sale of Aesop, which closed on August 30th.

Key Points: 
  • Avon International posted broadly stable top line and further margin improvements, reaching high-single-digit adjusted EBITDA margin.
  • Margin benefited from strong gross margin improvement, up 320 bps to 63.7%, benefitting from the continued effects of price increases, richer mix and marketing efforts.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin was 8%, up 440 bps, driven by gross margin expansion of 490 bps thanks to price increases and product mix.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin improved again this quarter, growing by 140 basis points to 7.7%, thanks to another quarter of gross margin growth, up 30 bps to 76.6%, combined with strict cost control.

Only One in Five U.S. Consumers Trust Artificial Intelligence (AI), dunnhumby Study Finds

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Only 20% of American consumers ‘mostly’ or ‘completely’ trust Artificial Intelligence (AI) according to the fifth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker (CTT) released today.

Key Points: 
  • Only 20% of American consumers ‘mostly’ or ‘completely’ trust Artificial Intelligence (AI) according to the fifth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker (CTT) released today.
  • The quarterly study – now completing its fifth quarter – found that the level of trust Americans have in AI is largely dependent on age.
  • While younger consumers — under the age of 45 — have a higher level of trust in AI (31% ‘mostly’ or ‘completely’ trust AI), just 8% of those aged 55 and over ‘mostly’ or ‘completely’ trust AI.
  • “The potential of Artificial Intelligence in grocery is tremendous and has been at the foundation of our own data science here at dunnhumby for over 20 years.

WHAT'S THE HOLIDAY HYPE? SHOWCASE RELEASES 2023 TRENDING FAVES LIST: We Know What Gen Z Wants

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Showcase has just unveiled its Trending Holiday Faves List, and this season's lineup is unbelievably awesome!

Key Points: 
  • Showcase has just unveiled its Trending Holiday Faves List, and this season's lineup is unbelievably awesome!
  • While retailers traditionally secure their holiday merchandise in the summer, Showcase is not your typical retailer!
  • Showcase shelves are replenished with new products daily, providing customers with the hottest and newest products faster than other retailers.
  • For some holiday shopping inspo, here is a list of the Showcase Trending Holiday Faves including stocking stuffers.

Wave2 Launches New Dynamic Data Integration Features to Elevate Bank and Credit Union Convenience

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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These cutting-edge integrations enable banks and credit unions to effortlessly enhance their websites, mobile apps, and digital banking content with always-current location data, using simple script-based integrations.

Key Points: 
  • These cutting-edge integrations enable banks and credit unions to effortlessly enhance their websites, mobile apps, and digital banking content with always-current location data, using simple script-based integrations.
  • "Our dynamic data integrations eliminate that whole ordeal, ensuring that accurate location information appears everywhere automatically.
  • Credit union and bank partners who use YEXT can centralize their location data management in that system, knowing that the Wave2 Locator platform will automatically synchronize location data updates multiple times a day.
  • Discover more ways the Wave2 Branch and ATM locator platform can help your financial institution streamline convenience and communicate with account holders.

Employees Who Want Happiness and Stability Can't Overlook Benefits: New Study

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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This comes as employees say “being happy” is the most important aspect of their work experience (73%), followed by doing meaningful work and being successful.

Key Points: 
  • This comes as employees say “being happy” is the most important aspect of their work experience (73%), followed by doing meaningful work and being successful.
  • Procrastination: Nearly one-third of employees (31%) procrastinated when selecting their benefits last year and 37% wish they’d had more time to make the right choices.
  • This comes as one in six employees regret their benefits elections from last year.
  • Employee Benefit Trends Study was conducted in July 2023 and was fielded by Rainmakers CSI – a global strategy, insight and planning consultancy.

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. is Launching Wave 2 of GameDimensions with All New TEKKEN Figures!

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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GameDimensions lineup to include Jin Kazama, King, and special GameStop exclusive

Key Points: 
  • GameDimensions lineup to include Jin Kazama, King, and special GameStop exclusive
    IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Earlier this year, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) expanded their connection to gaming fans!
  • The introduction of new GameDimensions figures comes hot off the heels of the announcement of the upcoming TEKKEN 8 video game release.
  • To celebrate the pending release, BNTCA has teamed up with GameStop for a special opportunity to purchase an exclusive GameDimensions TEKKEN – KING [Special ver.]
  • "The TEKKEN franchise has established a longstanding fandom that deserves high quality collectibles," says Daisuke Zama, Senior Vice President, Brand Toy Department.

Natura &Co posts another quarter of constant currency sales growth and adjusted EBITDA improvement in Q2

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SÃO PAULO, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) posted another quarter of sales growth in constant currency in the second quarter of 2023, while also continuing to improve its profit margins.

Key Points: 
  • Natura &Co posted Q2 consolidated net revenue of R$ 7.8 billion, up 1.9% at constant currency (-4.1% in BRL), driven by solid constant currency (CC) growth at Natura &Co Latam.
  • Fabio Barbosa, Group CEO of Natura &Co, declared: "Natura & Co's second-quarter performance continued to show the improvement already observed in Q1, with low-single digit top line growth at constant currency and a significant improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin.
  • Natura &Co Latam's net sales were up by 5.8% in constant currency ("CC") and down 1.7% in BRL.
  • CC growth was driven by double-digit growth at the Natura brand (+19.5% at CC and +17.3% in BRL).

Natura &Co posts another quarter of constant currency sales growth and adjusted EBITDA improvement in Q2

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SÃO PAULO, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) posted another quarter of sales growth in constant currency in the second quarter of 2023, while also continuing to improve its profit margins.

Key Points: 
  • Natura &Co posted Q2 consolidated net revenue of R$ 7.8 billion, up 1.9% at constant currency (-4.1% in BRL), driven by solid constant currency (CC) growth at Natura &Co Latam.
  • Fabio Barbosa, Group CEO of Natura &Co, declared: "Natura & Co's second-quarter performance continued to show the improvement already observed in Q1, with low-single digit top line growth at constant currency and a significant improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin.
  • Natura &Co Latam's net sales were up by 5.8% in constant currency ("CC") and down 1.7% in BRL.
  • CC growth was driven by double-digit growth at the Natura brand (+19.5% at CC and +17.3% in BRL).

Thirty-six Percent of U.S. Families Skipped Meals for Financial Reasons, dunnhumby Study Finds

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Thirty-six percent of U.S. families have skipped meals due to financial reasons in the last year according to the fourth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker (CTT) released today.

Key Points: 
  • Thirty-six percent of U.S. families have skipped meals due to financial reasons in the last year according to the fourth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker (CTT) released today.
  • The quarterly study – now completing its first year – also found that 30% of Americans across all age groups reported they have skipped meals.
  • Source: dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker (CTT)
    dunnhumby also found that 62% of Americans would have a hard time paying an unexpected expense of $400.
  • That percentage jumps to 75% for consumers between the ages of 18-44 and to 72% for families.

TC Energy reports solid second quarter 2023 results, while significantly advancing Coastal GasLink and Southeast Gateway projects to planned cost and schedule

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) released its second quarter results today. François Poirier, TC Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “Today’s announcement to separate our Natural Gas Pipelines and Power and Energy Solutions businesses from our Liquids Pipelines business will maximize the value of our assets. The separated industry-leading companies will have greater strategic focus to execute major projects, drive efficiencies and operational excellence, and enhanced flexibility to pursue disciplined growth." Poirier continued, “In addition, we have made significant progress on our 2023 strategic priorities. First, we continue to safely execute our secured capital program, including Coastal GasLink and Southeast Gateway which remain on planned cost and schedule. Second, we have significantly accelerated our deleveraging goal ahead of our year-end target with the sale of a 40 per cent equity interest in the Columbia Gulf and Columbia Gas systems for total cash proceeds of $5.2 billion. And third, we are safely and reliably operating our assets that provide essential services across North America, which is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our people.”

Key Points: 
  • We remain laser focused on our 2023 priorities and have achieved significant milestones during the first half of the year.
  • We continue to safely execute major projects like Coastal GasLink and Southeast Gateway that continue to track cost and schedule.
  • TC Energy will focus on natural gas, driven by strong long-term fundamentals and power and energy solutions, driven by nuclear, pumped hydro energy storage and new energy opportunities.
  • During the second quarter of 2023, we saw continued strong demand for our critical energy assets.